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| − | A once peaceful and tranquil world cait was often compared to the vast plains of the African Serengeti. Endless expanses of plains broken up with bodies of calm natural spring water and the occasional expanse of forest or jungle. Very few large cities ever populated the planet and most communities remained small and heavily focused around one or two family clans.The largest of the cities of cait we're located mainly in the equatorial regions to facilitate space travel and commerce as the planet developed. A virtual paradise, cait was often a destination for travelers seeking out a peaceful and natural planet for vacation. | + | A once peaceful and tranquil world cait was often compared to the vast plains of the African Serengeti. Endless expanses of plains broken up with bodies of calm natural spring water and the occasional expanse of forest or jungle. Very few large cities ever populated the planet and most communities remained small and heavily focused around one or two family clans.The largest of the cities of cait we're located mainly in the equatorial regions to facilitate space travel and commerce as the planet developed. A virtual paradise, cait was often a destination for travelers seeking out a peaceful and natural planet for vacation. Cait is the homeworld of the [[Caitian]] race, members of which are less commonly found throughout the Federation then before the war. |
During the war, Cait was the scene of one of many tragedies of the conflict. In order to prevent it from being assimilated, Cait was scorched over about 40% of the visable surface by heavy orbital bombardment. Most natural resources involving strategic metals and fuels were destroyed in an attempt to make it seem unworthy of invasion by the collective. While the majority (60%) of the visable surface remained in tact, those areas were poor in resources and were spared in part to allow eventual rebuilding. This tactic may have been drastic, but the Borg never set foot on the surface. If the planet was not bombarded in this way, it would have been very likley to have been assimilated due to its dilithium production facilities. | During the war, Cait was the scene of one of many tragedies of the conflict. In order to prevent it from being assimilated, Cait was scorched over about 40% of the visable surface by heavy orbital bombardment. Most natural resources involving strategic metals and fuels were destroyed in an attempt to make it seem unworthy of invasion by the collective. While the majority (60%) of the visable surface remained in tact, those areas were poor in resources and were spared in part to allow eventual rebuilding. This tactic may have been drastic, but the Borg never set foot on the surface. If the planet was not bombarded in this way, it would have been very likley to have been assimilated due to its dilithium production facilities. | ||
Revision as of 01:21, 13 December 2008
A once peaceful and tranquil world cait was often compared to the vast plains of the African Serengeti. Endless expanses of plains broken up with bodies of calm natural spring water and the occasional expanse of forest or jungle. Very few large cities ever populated the planet and most communities remained small and heavily focused around one or two family clans.The largest of the cities of cait we're located mainly in the equatorial regions to facilitate space travel and commerce as the planet developed. A virtual paradise, cait was often a destination for travelers seeking out a peaceful and natural planet for vacation. Cait is the homeworld of the Caitian race, members of which are less commonly found throughout the Federation then before the war.
During the war, Cait was the scene of one of many tragedies of the conflict. In order to prevent it from being assimilated, Cait was scorched over about 40% of the visable surface by heavy orbital bombardment. Most natural resources involving strategic metals and fuels were destroyed in an attempt to make it seem unworthy of invasion by the collective. While the majority (60%) of the visable surface remained in tact, those areas were poor in resources and were spared in part to allow eventual rebuilding. This tactic may have been drastic, but the Borg never set foot on the surface. If the planet was not bombarded in this way, it would have been very likley to have been assimilated due to its dilithium production facilities.
In 2396, the Borg did attempt to take the system, but due in part to the heavy destruction inflicted, they did not see Cait as more then a staging ground for attacks and did not attempt to take any of the planets. Truth be told, the Borg did not send a large fleet to the system, and it was the scene of a very sound victory by the Federation. Most of the combat actions were carried out by either Starfleet vessels with Caitian commanders who felt they needed to be there to protect their home, and the small but determined Caitian military tasked with overall system defense.
Today, Cait is rebuilding and as of 2306 has not rejoined the Federation. Efforts are underway to negotiate re-admission, and the USS Phoenix is involved in the preceedings. As a token of good faith, the Federation has sent the Phoenix to Cait with a large cargo of terraforming equipment and new computer processers for the capital.
Due to the scorching, Cait does require external aid, but parts of the planet that were not scorched have begun to support settlements once again. Large scale terraforming and reclimation projects are underway and with proper care and resources, it may be possible within the decade to begin growing native food again. Most of the scorched land has no current claim. Plans have been brought up to reserve these large tracts of eventually reclaimed land for food production rather then settlements. This would not only be to assist Cait in feeding the resident population which includes Caitians and refugees alike, but would be able to begin contributing foor for the Federation if it chooses to rejoin, or trade food for other assistance if it chooses to remain independent.